CVE-1999-1226

Summary

CVE-1999-1226 is a vulnerability affecting Netscape Communicator 4.7 and earlier versions. An attacker can exploit this issue by providing a long certificate key during a secure connection. The result is a denial of service, and potentially, the execution of arbitrary commands on the affected system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to network security as it can be exploited remotely. Malicious actors can take advantage of it to disrupt services or gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. Users are advised to update their software to the latest version or alternative solutions to mitigate this threat.

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